Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Finance Manager Job at Sokwatch Rwanda

About Us:
Sokowatch is transforming communities across Africa by revolutionizing access to essential goods and services. By connecting small shops to the digital economy, we fix inefficient supply chains and provide services that were previously unavailable. Sokowatch aims to provide everything a retailer needs, no wholesalers or banks necessary.

Thousands of retailers across Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda use Sokowatch's mobile ordering and delivery platform to receive the goods they need as quickly and cheaply as possible while also accessing growth financing for the first time. We’re looking to grow our team with highly talented and motivated employees who are excited to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment.

Role: Rwanda Finance Manager
We are searching for a stellar Country Finance Manager to be based in our office in Kigali. They will undertake all aspects of financial management for Sokowatch at a country level, including financial reporting, local tax compliance management, and countrywide audits.

Locations: Kigali, Rwanda

Duties & Responsibilities:
Produce financial reports related to budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivables, expenses, etc.
Review, monitor, and manage budgets
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Oversee fixed assets register
Predict and monitor financial trends
Report and liaise with leadership regarding all financial activities in the assigned market
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax declarations, including payroll, operating, and business taxes
Prepare monthly financial statements for reporting to management
Deliver fully auditable financial statements to external auditors
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess:
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in retail, at a company with over $100,000 USD in annual turnover, or at a leading regional or international accounting firm
Prior work experience across East African markets preferred
Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; preference ACCA or CPA
Negotiation skills and the ability to develop solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders
The high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
A high degree of proficiency with accounting and administration software, preferably Quickbooks
A collaborative team player with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, start-up environment
Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate with sophistication within a business setting.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure

Application:

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a brief statement of interest to careers@sokowatch.com clearly indicating the position on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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